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South African baritone and 2010 Kathleen Ferrier Award-winner, Njabulo Madlala makes his debut on Champs Hill Records. Songs of Home is a reflection of a journey from the townships of South Africa to the world of classical music and song, and is inspired by the South African songbook and songs his grandmother used to sing. This CD showcases the intense beauty of music. The unique harmonies and rhythms of Africa meet those of Schubert, Schumann and Strauss. The click sounds spoken by the Zulu and Xhosa people of South Africa meeting English composers Vaughan Williams, Howells and Quilter.